How far is Allentown, PA from New Freedom, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to New Freedom, PA is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
105.69 mi
02h 28m
Flight
87.79 mi
141.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.79 mi
Kilometers
141.28 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.69 mi
Kilometers
170.09 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Freedom
Sun, Apr 19, 9:55 AM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 12:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-04-19T07:27
Arrive New Freedom
Sun, Apr 19, 9:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Allentown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ephrata
PA

City of the state Washington, United States

From Allentown
52.8 mi
01h 14m
To New Freedom
52.9 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and New Freedom.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and New Freedom.

  1. 1

    Start on Tilghman Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Tilghman Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Cedar Crest Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · North Cedar Crest Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard Bypass

    2203 ft · 44 sec · Hamilton Boulevard Bypass

  4. 4

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    6 mi · 9 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Trexlertown Bypass

    2096 ft · 33 sec · Trexlertown Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on Hamilton Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    39 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    1 km · 51 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Kutztown Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    33 m · 1 sec · Allentown Pike

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2089 ft · 39 sec · Allentown Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allentown Pike

    30 m · 4 sec · Allentown Pike

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2124 ft · 52 sec · Allentown Pike

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    39 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1411 ft · 27 sec · Kutztown Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2511 ft · 48 sec · Allentown Pike

  21. 21

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  22. 22

    Continue on North 5th Street Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North 5th Street Highway

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight right toward PA 12 West: Lebanon

    1717 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Warren Street Bypass

    30 mi · 37 min · Warren Street Bypass

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: York

    21.6 mi · 30 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Hills Road

    3189 ft · 58 sec · North Hills Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    102 m · 11 sec · East Market Street

  29. 29

    Take the ramp slight right

    843 ft · 21 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 19 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 851: Shrewsbury

    795 ft · 19 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 851: Shrewsbury

    72 m · 8 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto East Forrest Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · East Forrest Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Constitution Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Constitution Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    733 ft · 23 sec · East Main Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Factory Alley

    45 m · 11 sec · Factory Alley

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Factory Alley

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and New Freedom.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
38 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Warren Street Bypass
30 mi · 28%
US 30 West
23.4 mi · 22%
East Market Street
15.3 mi · 14%
Kutztown Road
11.1 mi · 10%
West Hamilton Boulevard
6.02 mi · 6%
Allentown Pike
5.99 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Warren Street Bypass

Merge slight left onto Warren Street Bypass

30 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
87.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ephrata
01h 14m from Allentown
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Allentown and Rain Showers near New Freedom.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allentown to New Freedom?

The road trip is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km) and usually takes 02h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ephrata is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Allentown and 52.9 miles from New Freedom.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.24 one way or $30.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Allentown and Rain Showers near New Freedom.

Stop Ideas Near Ephrata

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ephrata, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ephrata.

RAIL

Lancaster station

18 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

29 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Parkesburg

33 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

37 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and New Freedom. Straight-line distance: 87.79 mi (141.28 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
New Freedom

#2 New Freedom

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,810
Coordinates39.7378800, -76.7013600
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: New Freedom (-76.70136, 39.73788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.73 gal
14.12 L · about $15.24
Round trip
$30.48
7.46 gal · 28.24 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.3 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.24 $30.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.15 $34.31
Premium $4.95 $18.48 $36.96
Diesel $5.98 $22.31 $44.61

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Allentown and New Freedom. The current time is 07:27:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.